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Traffic officer was driving at almost 120mph while 'following' young motorist, inquest told

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The council has conducted a review of polling stations across the district. Trinity Methodist Church (pictured), in the Wakefield East ward, is among the many venues where voters will still be able to have their say at election time.

Voters in the Wakefield district: Why your polling station may be moved this year, and where

Politics

A Castleford construction company has gone into administration, placing 34 jobs at risk. Photo: Google Maps

Castleford construction company enters administration, placing 34 jobs at risk

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Did your favourite name make the cut?

These are the 20 most popular baby girl and boy names in the world

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Businessman Mansoor Mahmood Hussain being investigated by National Crime Agency over 'suspected links to organised crime'

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Fire crews rushed to blaze on Wakefield street

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CCTV shows last known sighting of missing Wakefield teenager Mateusz Lugowski

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Attempted break-in causes hundreds of pounds of damage at Pontefract shop

Crime

Police are becoming increasingly concerned for missing Barnsley Lorraine Saunders. Photo: South Yorkshire Police

'Increasing concern' for missing Barnsley woman Lorraine Saunders

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Popular Wakefield chip shop Tony's is set to reopen, just five weeks after being ravaged by a fire. Photos: Holly Gittins/Spencer Guest

Popular Wakefield chippy to reopen just five weeks after fire

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Traffic and Travel More Traffic and Travel >>

This is why there are no trains from Wakefield to London this weekend

Traffic and Travel

Driving barefoot, eating whilst driving and having open alcohol are all driving myths which have been debunked by a group of experts.

Eating while behind the wheel and driving barefoot - 7 debunked driving myths

Traffic and Travel

A 62-year-old man has died after a collision on the M1 this morning.

Police confirm death of 62-year-old pedestrian on M1 following early morning collision

Traffic and Travel

The incident involved up to five cars, though only minor injuries were reported. Photo: Harry Dunn

Five vehicle collision closed major Wakefield road

Traffic and Travel

Police have closed a two-mile stretch of the M1 this morning, after an incident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Photo: Highways England

Police close M1 after incident involving pedestrian

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Crime More Crime >>

Businessman Mansoor Mahmood Hussain being investigated by National Crime Agency over 'suspected links to organised crime'

Crime

The store on Market Place was targeted over the weekend

Attempted break-in causes hundreds of pounds of damage at Pontefract shop

Crime

The public are advised not to approach any of the fugitives but to contact the police immediately.

These are the faces of the UK's most wanted fugitives still on the run

Crime

Leeds Magistrates' Court

Reports from the courts: Drink and drug driving dominate listings

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Environment More Environment >>

Heckmondwike fly-tipper dumped waste at Wakefield beauty spot in 'despicable' act

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Castle Gate in Stanley lies close to the M62.

Plans for traveller site criticised ahead of government decision

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Limousines of nine seats or more are currently unregulated by councils.

Stretched limousines 'may fail' emissions tests in Leeds and Wakefield

Environment

They look like snakes and act like snakes, but slow worms are actually a type of native legless lizard.''Varying in colour from grey to brown to bronze, they can be spotted if you see it blink, because snakes dont have eyelids like lizards do.''Slow worms are significantly less withdrawn than British snake species and can frequently be found in back gardens up and down the UK.

IN PICTURES: seven snakes and lizards that could be hiding in your garden

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Politics More Politics >>

Voters in the Wakefield district: Why your polling station may be moved this year, and where

Politics

Health organisations in Wakefield havesigned a new tobacco control declaration after figures showed the habits costs the district 95 million a year.

Anti-smoking pledge signed to tackle Wakefield's £95 million health problem

Health

Wakefield's traffic wardens could vote for strike action.

Wakefield traffic wardens threaten to strike over working hours

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Castleford sea cadets granted permission to build new premises

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Imran Ahmad Khan.

POLITICALLY SPEAKING: ‘What an honour it is to represent my home city’

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Castleford construction company enters administration, placing 34 jobs at risk

Business

Popular Wakefield chip shop Tony's is set to reopen, just five weeks after being ravaged by a fire. Photos: Holly Gittins/Spencer Guest

Popular Wakefield chippy to reopen just five weeks after fire

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A charity shop which was one of the most prolific in the country for donations says it is now desperate for stock. Photo: Google Maps

'Struggling' Wakefield charity shop calls for donations

Business

Jack's supermarket in Wakefield is hoping to lighten the load for customers with a money card giveaway.

Wakefield Jack's to help ease the Blue Monday pinch with giveaways

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Childcare in crisis? 50 Wakefield childminders leave profession in just two years - and Hemsworth has just 3 left in the whole town

Education

Mackie Hill Primary School in Crigglestone, has now been rated 'good' by Ofsted, having been inadequate just two years ago.

Academy trust 'considers next steps' over proposed Mackie Hill Primary School takeover

Education

The school has been in partnership with Kettlethorpe High School since 2018.

Parents sense victory after 18 month battle over Mackie Hill Primary School after 'good' Ofsted report

Education

Staff and pupils are celebrating at Airedale Infants School after claiming a good rating from Ofsted.

Airedale Infants 'delighted' with new Ofsted rating

Education

This is everything you need to know about applying for a primary school place in Wakefield in 2020.

Everything you need to know about Wakefield primary school applications

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Health More Health >>

Health Care firm's donation to Mid Yorks NHS Trust will help fund training for nurses

Health

Sheryll Wynne is calling on parents to learn hypnobirth after experiencing traumatic birth.

Wakefield mum calls on parents-to-be to learn about hypnobirth for a 'positive birthing experience'

Health

Health organisations in Wakefield havesigned a new tobacco control declaration after figures showed the habits costs the district 95 million a year.

Anti-smoking pledge signed to tackle Wakefield's £95 million health problem

Health

$Pontefract town has been included in previous TDY routes$

Pontefract disappointed to not be included in this year's Tour de Yorkshire route

Health

$Around a dozen race meetings are held at Pontefract Racecourse every year. The leisure centre will have to close at least two hours before each one, when it opens.$

New £21m leisure centre will be closed during meetings at Pontefract Racecourse

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